🧵 Re: Halal Mortgages in #Budget2024 :

It’s been hilarious, and terrifying to see some of the ignorant reactions and hot takes from pundits, right-wingers, and some politicians.

So for the record, since Arabic words scare people — “Halal” simply means permissible.

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Despite his claims, his record is clear: Mr. Poilievre has been an anti-worker politician for 20+ years.

This was on full display last week, as he sought to obstruct the Sustainable Jobs Act, and block workers from having a seat at the table.

ctvnews.ca/politics/labou…

#GradStudent scholarships and #Postdoc fellowships got a raise today for the first time in 21 years🙌

Immensely grateful to all those who have been pushing for this. It truly takes a village!

Still processing and will have more thoughts soon! But overall this👇 is great news!

The funding in #Budget2024 was only possible due to the community surrounding us. We've scored a historic win for grad students & postdocs, ⬆️ financial aid, well-being & research focus. Thanks to everyone pushing for a brighter, inclusive future in research! #SOSBudget2024 🌟

Communities shouldn’t have to watch affordable rental units disappear when an apartment building goes up for sale.

That’s why #Budget2024 is going to help non-profits keep affordable units affordable.

Learn more ➡️ pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab speaks plainly and honestly about increasing funding for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars being the 'smart thing to do and the right thing to do for Canada.' Justin Trudeau & Chrystia Freeland please #supportourscience in #SOSBudget2024

The Minister of Agriculture is promoting an Atlantic Canadian export - lobster - that is the livelihood of fishers & fishing communities all across our region.
What do Conservative MPs/candidates in Atlantic Canada think of their deputy leader’s contempt toward this key industry?

Severe Weather in 2023 Caused Over $3.1 Billion in Insured Damage: ibc.ca/news-insights/… #CDNPoli #FundFloodInsurance

Thank you to Minister Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ and his team for making these changes. Families in #HalifaxWest will be grateful to see this.

Innocence Canada is calling on Conservative MPs to stop blocking Milgaard’s Law. I echo this call. Victims of wrongful convictions and victims of crime deserve better.

To my Conservative colleagues at Justice Committee—stop standing in the way. It’s reckless and unacceptable.

Canada supports UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war. cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Conservative MPs just voted against funding for the JCC of Greater Vancouver (the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver) in my riding of #VanGran .

Happy Hanukkah.

Pierre shows up to vote NO on:
✖️ school food program 🍎
✖️ childcare
✖️ dental care for kids

Grinds Parliament to a halt by calling for all-night votes on 100+ phoney Conservative amendments.

Does he show up to his circus?
Folks, your tax dollars at work ⤵️

During this #LebaneseHeritageMonth , we’re celebrating the vibrant culture and invaluable contributions of the Lebanese-Canadian community. 🇱🇧

We joined Lena Metlege Diab in raising the Lebanese flag at parliament for the very first time, thank you Lena for all your hard work!

🇱🇧🇨🇦Great to join my colleagues to celebrate the very first National Lebanese Heritage Month in Canada, with an inaugural flag-raising ceremony!

Thank you to MP Lena Metlege Diab for working hard to make this a reality across Canada.